Vicomte Collection

The Selfridge family at Highcliffe Castle, 1921. From left to right: Gordon Selfridge Junior, Isadora Duncan, Vicomte de Sibour (sitting)

Advertisement for Castellane champagne
The first advertisement for Vicomte de Castellane Epernay champagne, France. Date: 1902

Chateaubriand in Parc
FRANCOIS RENE, vicomte CHATEAUBRIAND French writer depicted in the parc de Richemont, with scenes from some of his books. Date: 1768 - 1848

Laclos / Liaisons / Valmont
Le Vicomte de Valmont uses his mistress, Opera as a writing desk whilst writing to the virtuous Mme. Tourvel, whom he plans to seduce

Henri de la Tour d'Auvergne Turenne, Vicomte de Turenne
536327 Henri de la Tour d'Auvergne Turenne, Vicomte de Turenne; (add.info.: Henri de la Tour d'Auvergne Turenne, Vicomte de Turenne (1611-1675) French soldier: marshal of France 1644

Miss Violet Selfridge & Vicomte Jacques de Sibour
Miss Violet (Violette) Selfridge, daughter of retail magnate Harry Gordon Selfridge, pictured at the time of her engagement to Vicomte Jacques de Sibour of whom there is an inset photograph

Emile de Girardin and his wife Delphine, French writers
Emile de Girardin (1802-1881), French journalist, publisher and politician. and his wife Delphine (nee Gay, 1804-1855), French author under the pen name of Vicomte Delaunay. Date: circa early 1850s

Mind your own business as representative of the people and let me mind my own business of artilleryman
XIR415290 Mind your own business as representative of the people and let me mind my own business of artilleryman, Napoleon Bonaparte answering to Barras at the Siege of Toulon in 1793 (litho)

Valmont and Emilie, illustration from Les Liaisons Dangereuses by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos (1741-1803)
XIR239751 Valmont and Emilie, illustration from Les Liaisons Dangereuses by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos (1741-1803) engraved by Romain Girard (b.c.1751) 1782 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Lafrensen

Valmont seducing Madame de Tourvel, illustration from Les Liaisons Dangereuses by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos (1741-1803)
XIR239750 Valmont seducing Madame de Tourvel, illustration from Les Liaisons Dangereuses by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos (1741-1803) engraved by Romain Girard (b.c.1751) 1782 (engraving) (b/w photo)

Portrait of vicomte de Chateaubriand (engraving)
819921 Portrait of vicomte de Chateaubriand (engraving) by Girodet de Roucy-Trioson, Anne Louis (1767-1824) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Francois Auguste Rene, vicomte de Chateaubriand)

Portrait of General Etienne Cambronne (1770-1842) (litho)
PHG242638 Portrait of General Etienne Cambronne (1770-1842) (litho) by Delpech, Francois Seraphin (1778-1825); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Henri de la Tour d Auvergne (1555-1623) Duke of Bouillon and Charles de Gontaut
PLT191455 Henri de la Tour d Auvergne (1555-1623) Duke of Bouillon and Charles de Gontaut (1562-1602) Duke of Biron, 1617-38 (oil on canvas) by French School, (17th century); Chateau de Beauregard

Portrait of vicomte de Chateaubriand (engraving)
820047 Portrait of vicomte de Chateaubriand (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Francois Auguste Rene, vicomte de Chateaubriand, French writer and statesman)

Caricature of Andre Boniface Louis Riqueti, Vicomte de Mirabeau, with yo-yo (emigrette) and regiment of hussars in black and yellow uniforms

Paul Francois Jean Nicolas, Vicomte de Barras (1755-1829), leader of the Directory. In the uniform of a member of the Directoire

Jean Marie Roland, Vicomte de la Platriere, Girondist and revolutionary 1752-1793. Handcoloured lithograph from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs Costumes Historiques de la France

Rene d Hautefort, Vicomte de Lestrange, d. 1621
Rene d Hautefort, Vicomte de Lestrange, governor of the town of Puys, d.1621. Handcoloured lithograph after a portrait in Roger de Gaignieres gallery portfolio X 23 from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul

Andre de Foix, Lesparre, French soldier 1490-1547
Andre de Foix, Seigneur d Esparros, vicomte de Villemur, Lesparre, French soldier 1490-1547. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold Massard after a portrait in Roger de Gaignieres portfolios from Le

Gaston de Foix, Duke of Nemours, military commander 1489-1512. Handcoloured lithograph after a tapestry in Roger de Gaignieres portfolio VII 94 from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs Costumes

Odet de Foix, Vicomte de Lautrec, Marshal of France, d. 1528
Odet de Foix, Vicomte de Lautrec, Marshal of France, d.1528. Handcoloured lithograph after a portrait in Roger de Gaignieres portfolios from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs Costumes

Tanneguy IV du Chatel, vicomte de la Belliere d. 1477
Tanneguy IV du Chatel, vicomte de la Belliere, grand maitre d hotel of Francis II, Duke of Brittany, d. 1477. Handcoloured lithograph after a figure in a tapestry depicting Esther

Chateaubriand (chromolitho)
957691 Chateaubriand (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Francois-Rene, vicomte de Chateaubriand, French writer, politician)

Henri vicomte de Bornier (1825-1901) (b / w photo)
5219879 Henri vicomte de Bornier (1825-1901) (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Henri vicomte de Bornier (1825-1901)

Portrait of vicomte de Chateaubriand (litho)
819991 Portrait of vicomte de Chateaubriand (litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Francois Auguste Rene, vicomte de Chateaubriand, French writer and statesman)

Portrait of Ferdinand Marie de Lesseps (1805-94), from L Egypte
GDG345746 Portrait of Ferdinand Marie de Lesseps (1805-94), from L Egypte of Georg Moritz Ebers (1837-98), 1881 (b/w engraving) by German School

Portrait of General Etienne Cambronne (1770-1842) (litho)
PHG242637 Portrait of General Etienne Cambronne (1770-1842) (litho) by Delpech, Francois Seraphin (1778-1825); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Portrait of Ferdinand Marie de Lesseps (1805-94) from Le Petit Journal
XIR216438 Portrait of Ferdinand Marie de Lesseps (1805-94) from Le Petit Journal, 16th December 1894 (coloured engraving) by Meyer

Chateaubriand (chromolitho)
957690 Chateaubriand (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Francois-Rene, vicomte de Chateaubriand, French writer, politician)

Pierre, Vicomte de Rohan (1451-1513) (illustration)
5855245 Pierre, Vicomte de Rohan (1451-1513) (illustration) by Lechevallier-Chevignard, Edmond (1825-1902); (add.info.: Pierre, Vicomte de Rohan (1451-1513), Seigneur de Gie, Marechal de France

Echiquier Bailliage et Vicomte pendant divers Siecles (engraving)
6006751 Echiquier Bailliage et Vicomte pendant divers Siecles (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Echiquier Bailliage et Vicomte pendant divers Siecles)

Portrait of Charles Alexandre, vicomte de Calonne (engraving)
820421 Portrait of Charles Alexandre, vicomte de Calonne (engraving) by Duplessi-Bertaux, Jean (1747-1819) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles Alexandre, vicomte de Calonne)

Portrait of Jean-Marie Roland, vicomte de la Platiere (engraving)
820396 Portrait of Jean-Marie Roland, vicomte de la Platiere (engraving) by Duplessi-Bertaux, Jean (1747-1819) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jean-Marie Roland, vicomte de la Platiere)

Miss Lily Elsie and Mr Robert Evett in The Merry Widow
Miss Lily Elsie (1886-1962) popular Edwardian Actress in the role of Sonia and Mr Robert Evett (1874-1949) English singer, actor

Chateaubriand with Book
Francois-Rene, vicomte de CHATEAUBRIAND French writer, of romantic leanings

Signature of Marie-Eugene-Melchior, vicomte de Vogue, 1848 - 1910. French diplomat, Orientalist, travel writer, archaeologist, philanthropist and literary critic

Marie-Eugene-Melchior, vicomte de Vogue, 1848 - 1910. French diplomat, Orientalist, travel writer, archaeologist, philanthropist and literary critic

Ferdinand Marie, Vicomte de Lesseps, 1805 - 1894. French diplomat and later developer of the Suez Canal. From The Strand Magazine, published January to June, 1894

FranAzois-RenA©(Auguste), vicomte de Chateaubriand, 1768 - 1848. French writer, politician
FranAzois-Rene(Auguste), vicomte de Chateaubriand, 1768 - 1848. French writer, politician, diplomat and historian, considered the founder of Romanticism in French literature

La maison de Vaux le Vicomte Perelle engravings
La maison de Vaux le Vicomte, Perelle engravings of Paris, royal residences, chateaux of France with additionals by Silvestre and Aveline, Perelle, Gabriel, ca. 1603-1677, Etching, 1640-1700

Portrait Vicomte Odet de Montault France 1852
(Portrait of) Vicomte Odet de Montault; France; 1852 - 1855; Salted paper print; 15.9 × 13.7 cm (6 1, 4 × 5 3, 8 in.)

Claude Louis Hector De Villars, Prince De Martigues, Marquis Then Duc De Villars, Vicomte De Melun, 1653 A

Ferdinand Marie, Vicomte De Lesseps, 1805 A

Caricature Of Andre Boniface Louis Riqueti, Vicomte De Mirabeau, 1754 A

FranAzois-RenA©Vicomte De Chateaubriand 1768 To 1848 French Writer Politician Diplomat Lithograph By Lemercier
FranAzois-ReneVicomte De Chateaubriand 1768 To 1848 French Writer Politician Diplomat Lithograph By Lemercier After Drawing By Achille Deveria

Ferdinand-Marie De Lesseps, Vicomte 1805-1894. French Diplomat Famous For Building The Suez Canal.From A Photograph By Monsieur Nadar

Nicolas Fouquet, 1615-1680. Chevalier, Vicomte De Melun Et Vaux. French Minister Of State And Superintendent Of Finances. Engraved By R. Nanteuil

Barras, Paul-Francois-Jean-Nicolas, vicomte de (1755-1829). French revolutionary politician. Litography

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"Vicomte: A Tale of Elegance, Seduction, and Champagne" Step into a world of opulence and intrigue with Castellane champagne. This advertisement takes us back to the roaring 1920s, where the Selfridge family indulged in luxurious festivities at Highcliffe Castle. Amongst the guests was none other than Vicomte Jacques de Sibour, captivating Miss Violet Selfridge with his charm. But this is not just a story of high society; it delves deeper into the realms of literature and history. The name "vicomte" evokes memories of renowned French writers like Chateaubriand and Laclos, whose works such as "Les Liaisons Dangereuses" explore passion, manipulation, and scandalous affairs. In one scene from these dangerous liaisons depicted by Romain Girard's engravings in 1782, Valmont seduces Madame de Tourvel—a moment frozen in time that captures both desire and deception. These illustrations remind us that love can be an intricate game played by those who possess power or seek revenge. Yet they are not limited to fictional characters; they have walked among us throughout history. From Emile de Girardin to General Etienne Cambronne, their names resonate with influence and bravery. Even Napoleon Bonaparte himself demanded others mind their own business while he focused on military strategy during the Siege of Toulon. And let's not forget about Henri de la Tour d'Auvergne—the Duke of Bouillon—and Charles de Gontaut; two figures who left an indelible mark on European nobility through their actions and alliances. So whether you find yourself captivated by tales spun within grand chateaus or drawn to historical figures shaping nations' destinies—vicomtes hold a certain allure that transcends time.